§ 5. Mr. Jesselasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many successful prosecutions took place under the Litter Act, 1958, in 1970, 1971, and up till the lastest convenient date in 1972; and what average fines were imposed.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe number of persons found guilty in 1970 in England and Wales under the Litter Act, 1958, was 1,777, of whom 1,727 were fined; the corresponding figures for 1971 are 1,855 and 1,793. The average fine in 1970 was £5.20 and in 1971 about £5.50. Statistics for 1972 are not yet available.